Pelipper may be a combination of ''pelican'' and ''skipper'' (a rank of sailor) or ''flipper'' (referring to its feet). It may also be a combination of ''pelican'' and ''propeller'' (such as those used by submarines, due to its aquatic nature).

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Pelipper may be a combination of ''pelican'' and ''skipper'' (a rank of sailor) or ''flipper'' (referring to its webbed feet). It may also be a combination of ''pelican'' and ''propeller'' (such as those used by submarines, due to its aquatic nature).

Biology

Physiology

Pelipper resembles a stylized pelican. Like its prevolution, it has no discernible neck and its head and bill appears to make up a majority of its body. Its feathers are primarily white, with the exception of a yellow underbelly, blue wingtips and blue head crest. It has large wings with 3 "digits", small blue webbed feet, a short tail, and unusual eyes which seem to consist of two black semi-circles. Pelipper's most notable feature is its massive bill and throat pouch, which it uses for a variety of purposes.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Pelipper can store various objects in their large, sturdy bills. They have been known to carry small creatures in them to protect them from predators. Pelipper has access to both Water and Flying-type moves and, as a fully-evolved Pokémon, can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Pelipper searches for food while in flight by skimming the wave tops. When Pelipper spots prey, it dips its large bill into the sea to scoop up its numerous food items along with water in one motion. It then swallows everything in one big gulp.

Habitat

Diet

Pelipper take their prey (likely fish and other small aquatic creatures) from the ocean, scooping from the water with their bills.

In the anime

Pelipper in the anime

Major appearances

In You Said a Mouthful!, a Trainer named Anthony has a Pelipper that he used to challenge other Trainers to battle in an unofficial Gym. Anthony was exposed as a cheater because he stuffed several Poké Balls containing smaller Pokémon into the Pelipper's bill.

In Sky High Gym Battle!, Winona used a Pelipper against Ash during the Gym Battle. This Pelipper had a unique way handling its weakness to Electrical attacks, Winona having it strike the ground with Steel Wing and pass the electricity harmlessly into the ground. Despite this clever tactic, it was defeated by Pikachu.

In the TCG

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pelipper perches in the Sapphire Field and will stand upright for a while if the ball hits the button in front of it. During this time, Pelipper will swallow the ball in its beak if the ball goes into the coin loop. It will then either drop the ball over the Seedot bumpers or, if the button was flashing, send the player to the Sealeo Bonus Field.

Trivia

Origin

Name origin

Pelipper may be a combination of pelican and skipper (a rank of sailor) or flipper (referring to its webbed feet). It may also be a combination of pelican and propeller (such as those used by submarines, due to its aquatic nature).